What’s available?

Smoke & Mirrors Photography offers digitally enhanced images in color, black and white and other tones as well. Digital images can be retouched and enhanced in any way needed in the digital darkroom.

Smoke & Mirrors Photography can retouch and manipulate old photographs to make them look as good as the day they were taken.

Color Balance can be added for an overall, even color.

If the picture needs brightening or sharpening, these features can be applied. With these features, color becomes more crisp and dramatic and the photo stands out even more.

Hue & Saturation can be applied to get different tonal qualities of a certain color. If a pictures color looks blotchy or uneven the hue and saturation can be evened out.

 

We offer special effects and features which include:

Blur Effect adds a distorted look to the picture and can softened it to look less dramatic and intense.

Negative Imaging changes the pictures appearance and gives it a negative look. This looks great for a flyer that’s used for promoting a band or show of some kind.

Artistic Effects (Sepia) Gives the picture that old, artistic look.

Distortion changes the actual picture’s appearance, changing the original photo. Can make a picture look kind of like a cartoon.

Edging can be used to give a picture an offset, curled or scroll-like. Various edging effects are available. Border gives the picture that finished look. Various colors are available.

Geometric Like shapes? We can distort the picture and change it’s shape. This gives the photo an even more distorted look.

Illumination Lighting may be added. If a picture appears too dark, illumination can lighten and soften it up.
Image Effect (Offset)

Reflection Effects gives you that "mirrored" look.

Textured effect is a great way to capture a viewer’s interest. Texture offers that feeling that you can reach out and touch it and adds dimension to the photo.

Black and White or Sepia tone can be applied for that old, artistic look.

Red-Eye Removal can be applied to any picture to get rid of the red-eye look.

There is nothing more annoying than to see a picture of a beautiful face with red eyes. This can ruin a picture.

All photo shoots are done digitally and taken in a professional and relaxed setting with professional equipment. Lounge area is provided for a break, if needed.

All photo shoots are done in a way to suit the clients needs. Each client is different so thought and care goes into each session.

Before the actual session is scheduled, a short orientation will be taken to go over what the client would like to accomplish.

If you already have ideas about what you want, we’ll go over them, confirm everything and prepare for the shoot. If not, Smoke & Mirrors Photography can provide you with some.

 

What format will my photos be transferred to?

After the session is completed, all digital images will be professionally retouched, enhanced and reformatted onto CD to view on your computer or for print out. You receive all the pictures that are taken at the photo shoot.

Web shots are available and are professionally retouched and reformatted for the web and available on CD.

 

How do I go about scheduling an appointment?

You may email:

Sheree@smokeandmirrorsphotography.com or call Sheree at 708.425.4765 to schedule a photo shoot.
If calling, please leave a detailed message including your name, phone number, which package you are inquiring about and an approximate date as to when you would like your photo shoot to take place.

Also, please indicate if you are interested in any of the cosmetology services as the makeup artist/hair designer would need to be notified in advance. Someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

 

Where is Smoke & Mirrors Photography located?

Smoke & Mirrors Photography is based out of Worth, IL, a south suburb of Chicago.
Located at:

10610 S. Plahm Ct., Worth, IL 60482
And is approximately 5 blocks East of Harlem Avenue off 107th Street. Easy access to and from Interstate 294 and about 15 minutes South of I-55.

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When is Smoke & Mirrors Photography available for business?

Business hours are quite flexible and are by appointment only.

Generally, we are closed on Sunday, but if you absolutely need a Sunday, we can be flexible and schedule a daytime photo shoot, however, you will need to make an appointment in advance.

Appointment times during evening hours generally wind down around 9pm but may run longer, depending on the size of the shoot.

Business Hours are flexible but an appointment is obviously necessary.

 

What if I need to cancel my appointment?

Call or email Smoke & Mirrors Photography in advance!

If scheduling any of the packages available, (which includes: The 6, 12, 24 The Basic, Deluxe or Complete package with our without Cosmetology services), Smoke & Mirrors Photography requires a contact phone number or email address to confirm the appointment. Credit card number is required in advance to secure the time slot that is being booked.

**Please note: As a courtesy, if you need to cancel your photo session, a 24 hour cancellation is necessary! If you do not cancel within 24 hours, your credit card will be charged in full for the missed appointment. Last minute cancellations will not be accepted!

 

What’s included in the package?

It depends on the package you select. There are several packages available. We are currently updating  our packages.

 

What is a "sitting fee"?

A sitting fee refers to the photographers time used to take the actual photos. This fee can vary in price depending on the amount of work involved.

 

What form of payment does Smoke & Mirrors Photography accept?

Cash, Charge (Visa or Mastercard) or Money Order is accepted.

Please make money order out to:
SAF Enterprises, Inc.

It is not recommended that you send cash through the mail as there is no safe guarantee that Smoke & Mirrors Photography will receive it. Cash payments are acceptable for photo shoots.

 

When will I receive my digital images?

Depending on the package you select. For the smaller packages, 6, 12 & 24 package, within 4-5 business days. For the larger packages, Basic, Deluxe & Complete, approximately 21 days after the scheduled date of the appointment.

 

What happens if my CD gets lost or damaged in the mail?

If your CD gets lost or damaged through the mail, Smoke & Mirrors Photography will then replace the disc with a new one. Simply contact us via email or call with your name and contact information and a brief explanation as to what happened and we’ll get back to you.

However, Smoke & Mirrors Photography is not responsible for CDs that are damaged after receiving them through the mail. Meaning, If you damage your CD after you received it through the mail, Smoke & Mirrors Photography is free and clear of any damages and liabilities.

However, if you sincerely believe that the CD was defective in some way upon leaving Smoke & Mirrors Photography, please bring it to our attention and we will provide you with a new one.

 

What is a "Photo Montage"  on CD/DVD and what does it contain?

Is a collection of your photos, mementos, music arranged and presented in such a way that draws the viewer into a show that could be very emotional, dramatic or a "cinematic" experience. Montages can be viewed on your PC or TV.

 

How long does it take for the completion of a Photo Montage?

That depends on the size of the project, where the contents are coming from and where it's geographically going to be shipped to. Generally, a Photo Montage order will be taken in the order they are received. If it is the standard size (75 images) that you are inquiring about, then about 2-3 weeks for completion and delivery.

Any unanswered questions you may still have can be forwarded to my email.
Thank you,

Sheree @ Smoke & Mirrors Photography